LAKE ELSINORE: Chocolate store offer generates "Fudge for Troops"

Residents have through Wednesday, July 31, to participate in a Lake Elsinore Outlets store's promotion generating donations of fudge to U.S. troops overseas.

For the third consecutive year, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is holding its "Fudge for Troops" campaign. For¬ each pound of fudge purchased by a customer in July,¬ the store donates one¬ pound to Operation Gratitude, which will ship it in individualized packages to¬ members of the military services stationed abroad.

In 2010, the campaign generated 100 pounds, followed by 150 pounds in 2012, while the goal this year is 200 pounds, according to a release from the store.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory¬ is a franchise store specializing in gourmet chocolates and other sweets. It is located at Suite H-180 in the center, 17600 Collier Avenue, and can be reached by calling 951-245-2490 or emailing ca.lakeelsinore50837@rmcf.com.

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